LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 16, 2007 â?? Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that it, along with Senspex, Inc., a provider of innovative solutions for security, surveillance, chemical analysis, and detection systems, has completed the installation of an integrated surveillance system at Alpine Border Patrol Station, a border patrol facility located in Alpine, Texas. The hub of the new system, WIN-PAK® PRO 2005 with a VISTA-128FBP intrusion panel, will substantially reduce the time it currently takes for Border Patrol agents to assess a potentially hazardous situation. The integration of the two products will also reduce training time for new agents, allowing them to get up to speed quickly.
By integrating all of the stationâ??s security into a single WIN-PAK PRO 2005 platform, agents can scan their entire region using a single screen. They can also manipulate any object in the system from the same screen, allowing them to quickly assess the risk a situation poses and react accordingly. The VISTA-128FBP intrusion panel provides offsite notification to the MX8000 alarm receiver located at the remote site, while a 32 channel Fusion DVR supports 23 fixed cameras and five PTZ cameras located throughout the premises. This means agents can monitor and respond to alarms, as well as manipulate cameras from remote locations. All activity is logged, and can be stored and retrieved easily at any time.
â??This security system has given the Border Patrol the ability to control the level of access that personnel have to sensitive areas, monitor all activity remotely, and respond to situations quicker and more efficiently,â?? said William Renfro, Senspex senior project engineer. â??Overall, the Honeywell system has elevated the Alpine Border Patrol Station to a higher level of security.â??
â??When designing a security system, it is important to listen to the customer and understand their needs, as well as their business,â?? said Jack Andruszkiewicz, regional sales manager, Honeywell Access Systems. â??Senspex understands their customersâ?? needs, and we worked together to provide an integrated security system that works for the Customs and Border Protection.â??
â??The collaboration between Senspex and Honeywell exceeded the Border Patrolâ??s expectations by combining Honeywellâ??s robust WIN-PAK access control solution with Senspexâ??s exceptional service and attention to detail,â?? said Janelle Anthone, vice president of Senspex.
Eventually, other Border Patrol stations will be able to connect with the same alarm receiver, enabling centralized control of monitoring and responding to alarms. Future plans for the system also include a possible upgrade in order to ensure it complies with the HSPD-12 and FIPS 201 specifications.
The Alpine Border Patrol Station is one of 12 Border Patrol Stations in the Marfa Sector, which covers over 165,000 square miles, encompassing 155 counties in Texas and Oklahoma - the largest geographical area of any sector along the Southwest border. Border Patrol agents in the Marfa Sector are responsible for more than 510 miles of river border.
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